For the life of me I cannot understand why Chanty Beach Lodge has such rave reviews. We have just returned from there and I want to warn prospective travellers to the lodge to be very careful for the following reasons: 1. Money and an expensive watch were taken from my daughter's bag under very strange circumstances and despite assurances from... More

I was due for some relaxation, and I decided to choose Madagascar as my holiday destination, and within it, Nosy Bé. I was travelling on my own, and I was looking for some peace and tranquility, and that is exactly what I found at Chanty Beach. From the moment I arrived on the island and was picked up by the... More

The owners of Chanty Beach are charming, friendly and kind. However, the small hotel is not really for travellers who require the basics normally found in average hotels. These include access to the internet, TV and perhaps easy access to transport. The hotel in my view is also very isolated and the beach area although better than most along that... More

Despite the unstable political situation since the beginning of the year, my husband and myself took advantage of the lull in Madagascar’s tourism to make the most this charming tropical island, discovering a quiet, safe hideaway. “Bon jour! ...Um, how do you say ‘full body massage’ in French?” Darn, despite our five-week crash course in French we had clearly still... More